Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Pharmacist - Specialty - St. Peter's Hospital
Position Summary:
The pharmacist-specialty is a hybrid clinical pharmacist and sterile compounding lead position. The pharmacist - specialty must:
Be proficient in accurately verifying medication orders and dispensing medications
Assures safe, effective, and economical use of medications
Reviews and evaluates medication orders
Monitors patient medication therapy
Effectively and appropriately communicates with providers
Safe storage, preparation, dispensing of medications
Provides medication counseling for patients and drug information for providers
Participates in medication event reporting
Offers leadership to pharmacy technicians and precepts students and/or residents (at least 1 annually) and new hires
Facilitate inventory control
Offers drug information support to pharmacy staff
Consistently supports daily pharmacy workflow by answering operational questions
Covering on call when necessary
Be proficient in the following clinical pharmacy services
Consult services including medication reconciliation
Renal dose adjustment and vancomycin monitoring
Active participation in interdisciplinary rounds
Contributes to development or review of clinical or operational policies as assigned
Active participation in local or regional multidisciplinary or pharmacy specific committee or workgroup
Be proficient in the following responsibilities of USP 797 Designated Person
Ensure overall compliance with USP 797, applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation standards and Trinity policies
Updating/creating standard operating procedures
Oversight of personnel training and competencies
Training sterile compounding staff and monitoring and observing sterile compounding activities
Experience Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Sterile compounding certificate is preferred
Three years of hospital experience including sterile compounding experience
Education Requirements:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
New York State License and Registration
Pay Range: $56.00 - $72.30
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.